DRIVERS in Glasgow have been warned of major disruption on a busy motorway starting TONIGHT.
Parts of M8 eastbound will be closed overnight between Junction 21 and 24 from Monday, September 16, from 10pm to 6am for a week.
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Essential refurbishments are being carried out on the Cornwall Street and Kirkwood Street footbridges that span Junctions 21 and 23 (Scotland Street and Dumbreck) in the south-west of the city.
Five suspended spans of the footbridges have already been removed with refurbishments of the remaining parts taking place until this Friday.
This work will also require overnight closures of the on-slips at both Junctions 23 and 24 during the same time period.
The westbound carriageway is unaffected.
Signed diversion routes will be in place during the works.
Traffic wishing to use the M8 Junction 24 eastbound on-slip will be diverted via Helen Street, Edmiston Drive, Dumbreck Road and Junction 1 of the Northbound M77, where they will be able to re-join the M8 eastbound.
Traffic wishing to use the M8 Junction 23 eastbound on-slip will be diverted via Dumbreck Road and Junction 1 of the Northbound M77, where they will be able to re-join the M8 eastbound.
Amey, who are managing the maintenance project on behalf of Transport Scotland, said the works are required to ensure these 50-year-old structures continue to operate safely and efficiently.
Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout these works.
Please note, all schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.
A spokesperson for Amey added: “We thank road users for their patience and understanding while this work is being undertaken.”
